using computer as fax?

[Haggis2001]

I connect to the net using a 56k Fax modem and would like to know how to use this as a fax not just a modem that is can I use this to send and recieve fax's
I'm in the middle of trying to find a job and think that this would be a great thing to be able to,I have a computer (obviously)but do not have a fax machine.the number of people that have asked for things to be faxed is amazing.
I also live in Australia I don't know if that makes a difference.
Thanks for your help.
Haggis

[Dove19983]

I havnet looked for any programs but if you dont mind paying a little.
www.jfax.com (http://www.jfax.com)
www.efax.com (http://www.efax.com)

[Haggis2001]

Thanks Dove 19983 but both of these products are only availible to US or UK and not to us poor buggers Down Under (Australia)

[RayH]

All you need is a program to allow your modem to work as a fax. You should be able to find a free program at www.shareware.com (http://www.shareware.com) I use one that came with my modem.

[Graham]

Haggis,
Many modems come with fax software, often used to be Winfax Lite (sic), that worked quit well, have you checked the software that came with your modem?
I prefer Mightyfax (http://www.rkssoftware.com) $20, it works well and is easy to use.

G

[elroy]

I haven't verified this but I found it somewhere, some time ago.
Microsoft Fax

Just buy a new Windows 98 system? Can’t figure out where Microsoft Fax is located?

1.Insert your Windows 98 installation CD.
2.Navigate to the FOLDER: Tools/OldWin95/Message/Us
3.Run awfax.exe to install Microsoft Fax.

Note: According to Microsoft, this utility "requires a Full MAPI Client in order to work, such as: Microsoft
Exchange, Windows Messaging, Microsoft Exchange Server Client or Outlook [the full version, not Express]."

Windows Messaging is available on the Windows 98 installation CD, too.

1.Insert the Windows 98 CD
2.Navigate to the FOLDER: Tools/OldWin95/Message/Us
3.run wmw.exe.

Note: Read wmw-fax.txt, in the same folder, for more information on Microsoft Fax and Windows Messaging.

Also you might try Bitware, it is a program that for many years came with almost all new modems.

[Haggis2001]

Thank you every one I have downloaded Mighty fax and now have to install a second phone line (cost $190.00) at home or install a RD7 line (cost $4.00p/m) to my existing phone acc.
I now have a dedicated phone line for fax and computer use.
thanks once more.
Haggis

[club_med]

Sorry butting in here...

I am using ADSL, is it possible for me to configure my computer to act as fax ?.

thanks,
cm.